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effective communication
It’s our responsibility to be heard. Most of us did not grow up learning effective communication. We expect others to know what we want or to “get” what we are saying or feeling. Well it doesn’t always work that way. A good question to ask is “what did you hear me...
How Attractive are You?
Stephani, was frustrated because nobody was coming into her studio to buy her creations, she was about ready to throw in the towel. I was puzzled. She is an amazing artist and her studio is fabulous with great energy. Stephani started talking about her dinner plans...
living in the now
An enlightened young man recently explained living in the NOW perfectly. He was talking about a new relationship and not having any expectations for the future. Let’s face it, whether you have just met someone or have been married for 30 years, we tend to have...
letting go
Springtime is a reminder that nature just like us, is in a constant state of change. Watching new leaves push old stubborn leaves to finally let go, reminds me of how we can hold on to old thoughts, beliefs, stories, grudges, and resentments. Even though we know that...
saying no is saying yes
The word NO is one of the most powerful words in the English language, as is YES. Yes and no can both take us closer or further away from what we really want. How often do we say yes to things, when we really want to say no? By saying no to people, situations, foods...
we teach people how to treat us
If we are not being treated well, it is useless to blame someone else. Our behavior is the only behavior we have management of. We teach people how to treat us, by treating ourselves with dignity and respect. That means loving ourselves enough to say "no" or by...
can vs. can’t
What a difference one letter can make. So many can'ts are based on our self talk. The talk we tell ourselves about who we are and what we can or can not do, is based on the past, or more accurately, our version of the past. If you have siblings that have shared the...
change can be scary
Let’s face it, change can be scary. I remember a time when I was so scared to step into something different, for fear of losing everything that I had ever known. I was afraid that I would lose myself and not even recognize who I was. A true alchemic (life changing)...
How to Pick a Life Coach
Sunday, February 26, 2012 First of all coaching is all about change, doing something different. There are so many different kinds of coaches, specializing in business, marketing, health, exercise, organization, balance, family, relationships, career change, energy,...